{
  "id": 11408037,
  "title": "Common pass for Hyderabad Metro-Telangana RTC launched; ₹8,500 for monthly pass, ₹400 for daily",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/common-pass-for-hyderabad-metro-telangana-rtc-launched-8-500-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T09:49:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/common-pass-for-hyderabad-metro-telangana-rtc-launched/article71536384.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Telangana government has introduced a unified ticket for using Hyderabad Metro Rail and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) services on October 2, 2026. The daily pass, priced at ₹400, allows passengers to travel on buses and metro for a single day. Meanwhile, the monthly pass, costing ₹8,500, remains valid for 30 calendar days. This common pass will be applicable to all TGSRTC buses, excluding those on Outer Ring Road (ORR), with the exception of the Pushpak service, which serves Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The cards can be obtained at Metro Rail Stations or purchased online. Upon purchase, a ₹100 fee is charged, which will be refunded upon return of the card. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated the common pass at Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad. Upon implementation, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar himself will use the daily pass, encouraging public transport usage. Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju highlighted that around 30 lakh passengers use TGSRTC buses daily, while five lakh commute via Metro Rail. The common pass project is considered a pilot initiative, with potential modifications to be made based on feedback. Both the Transport Minister and Special Chief Secretary Vikas Raj emphasized the importance of public transport in reducing pollution and enhancing urban vibrancy.",
  "summary": "The common pass is sold at Hyderabad Metro Rail stations",
  "key_points": [
    "Telangana launches unified ticket for Metro and RTC services",
    "Daily pass costs ₹400, monthly pass costs ₹8,500",
    "Pass valid for TGSRTC buses (excluding ORR and Pushpak)"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}